New Jersey Dog Bite Attorney
According to NJ ST 4:19-16 of New Jersey state law, a dog owner is liable for injuries caused by their dog in the following circumstances:
4:19-16. Liability of owner regardless of viciousness of dog.
The owner of any dog which shall bite a person while such person is on or in a public place, or lawfully on or in a private place, including the property of the owner of the dog, shall be liable for such damages as may be suffered by the person bitten, regardless of the former viciousness of such dog or the owner's knowledge of such viciousness.
For the purpose of this section, a person is lawfully upon the private property of such owner when he is on the property in the performance of any duty imposed upon him by the laws of this state or the laws or postal regulations of the United States, or when he is on such property upon the invitation, express or implied, of the owner thereof.
When Dog Owners Can Be Held Liable
A dog owner is strictly liable for dog bite injuries if 1) his or her dog attacks someone while on public property (a park, sidewalk, street, etc.) and 2) when someone is legally on the dog owner’s property. If you or one of your children has been bitten by a dog, the Law Offices of Generoso Squitieri can help you recover medical expenses and compensation for your pain and suffering.
To schedule a free consultation and discuss your case and how we can help you, contact dog bite lawyers at the Law Offices of Generoso Squitieri today. Under New Jersey state law, there is a two-year statute of limitations on dog bite cases — if you fail to file suit in that time, you have little or no chance of recovery for your injuries.
Financial Compensation for Dog Bite Injuries
At the personal injury Law Offices of Generoso Squitieri, our dog and animal bite lawyers help clients recover compensation for the following:
- Infections
- Lost wages
- Physical therapy
- Medical expenses
- Prescription drugs
- Emergency room costs
- Reconstructive surgery
- Emotional pain and suffering
Dog Bites and the Emotional Impact on Children
Unfortunately, children are often involved in dog bite cases. Since younger children are often attracted to dogs and don’t understand when they’re exhibiting territorial or aggressive behavior, they can fall victim to vicious, devastating attacks. Even if physical scars vanish, emotional ones often take years to heal. At Generoso Squitieri, our dog bite lawyers work with child psychologists and other experts when necessary in building cases involving children. We recover damages to meet your child’s medical expenses while addressing the psychological effects that can leave children terrified and withdrawn.
Contact Dog Bite Lawyers at Generoso Squitieri
Regardless of whether it’s your neighbor’s dog or a stranger's down the street, it’s important to hold dog owners financially responsible for the injuries their pets cause. We have the experience and expert witness resources needed to help you recover compensation for your losses. To schedule a free consultation and discuss your dog bite case, contact the Law Offices of Generoso Squitieri today.
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